Jeffpyn 1 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Hi, I am considering adding a 2nd HDhomerun connect. In my current setup the weakest signal is : Signal Strength 94% Signal quality 64% Symbol quality 100% I am concerned that a splitter will degrade the signal resulting in losing the channel. Any suggestion on a quality splitter that would work ? Should I consider adding some kind of inline amplifier ? thanks for any help Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik 120 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 In my setup, I have a single amplified antenna on the roof, then use a Home Depot satellite grade splitter (Ideal 2.4Mhz - 5Ghz). Then it's connected to 2 HDhomerun extend units. The antenna ponts at a source 55mi away and the back of the unit receives a source 15mi away, and I have had no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pir8radio 1292 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 94% you should be fine with putting in a two port splitter... But I have used these with pretty good success if you plan on adding more tuners in the future... http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Port-Cable-TV-HDTV-Digital-Amplifier-Internet-Modem-Signal-Booster-Internet-/112083258202?hash=item1a18aecb5a:g:N1sAAOSwARZXpEx4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speechles 1919 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 (edited) @@Jeffpyn is there a gain amplifier on the antenna mast? The amp should be placed closest to the antenna as humanly possible. This is why your quality is only 64%. With an amp this should be high 80's at least. The signal strength is rated by resistance on the line. Every new cable run/device/splitter adds resistance to the signal strength. Your problem is signal quality. If that were a dish/direct TV install they wouldnt be able to leave it that way. The minimum for satellite installs is at minimum 70% signal quality. You need a good antenna (mast mounted) gain amplifier. Does rain ever cause channels to drop/blackout? This is because of signal quality. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk Edited October 9, 2016 by speechles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik 120 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 @speechless I think you meant to direct that at the OP. But in my case I have a power injector ahead of the splitter that powers an internal amplifier in the antenna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speechles 1919 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 @speechless I think you meant to direct that at the OP. But in my case I have a power injector ahead of the splitter that powers an internal amplifier in the antenna.Haw yeah, I meant @@Jeffpyn. His shows need for pre-amplification before it ever hits the main cable run to the house. Excuse my mistake. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffpyn 1 Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 Thanks for the information, I will look at getting a gain amplifier. then adding an unamplified splitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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